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EICR Inspection carried out by unregistered electrical contractor?

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15th November 2021, 4 years ago | 7

I have recently applied for selective licensing as required by the council. After submitting relevant documents, the council have rejected...

Evicted lodger now trying to sue me for £5000 at County Court?

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24th March 2022, 4 years ago | 17

I recently started to rent out a room in my home. At first, the person seemed reasonable, but sadly I...

Can they build another 2 storeys on top of my block?

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18th May 2022, 4 years ago | 5

Hi everyone, I own a top floor flat in a 3 storey flat roof 1960’s Block and the new freeholders...

Landlord responsibility to notify LA of new tenancy?

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2nd August 2022, 4 years ago | 25

Can anyone advise, please? I had a new tenant move in some time ago. I advised the tenant that he...

I’m selling my rental property – but tenants are struggling to find a home

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12th August 2022, 4 years ago | 16

Hello everyone, We’ve had a great tenant for over a decade – single mum with 2 boys. She has an...

Obtaining freehold of 2 end of block maisonettes

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13th September 2022, 4 years ago | 5

Hello all, Looking for some advice and guidance please. I own the leaseholds of two maisonettes (1 up, 1 down) on...

Do I need to renew a tenancy agreement every time the rent is increased?

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12th October 2022, 4 years ago | 5

Hello, I am currently re-mortgaging three buy to let mortgages. Mortgage offers have been made, but the conveyancing solicitor appointed...

Leaseholder refusing to contribute towards ‘Major works’?

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16th January 2023, 3 years ago | 22

Hello, Firstly thanks for taking the time to read my article/questions. I have recently acquired a property and freehold which...

Tenant won’t move after section 21?

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15th March 2023, 3 years ago | 6

Hello – my tenant was served a section 21 and has now decided to defend it to gain time even...

Electrical certificate – replacing all the sockets?

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20th April 2023, 3 years ago | 26

Hello, I have recently received a satisfactory electrical certificate. However, one recommendation is to change all the sockets due to...

Selling a flat using the Building Safety Act?

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24th April 2023, 3 years ago | 6

Hello, Has anyone sold a flat using the protection provided by the Building Safety Act? My daughter has received a...

Can’t find someone to lend on a freehold flat?

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5th June 2023, 3 years ago | 26

Hello, last September I purchased the second flat in a converted Victorian house for which I already owned the first...

New laws regarding fire doors?

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4th July 2023, 3 years ago | 10

Hello, I am trying to find out how the law has changed regarding fire doors in converted buildings with 3...

Help! Can I charge for storage of stuff left?

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22nd August 2023, 3 years ago | 5

Hello, when our tenant stormed out following bailiffs eviction, he left everything behind. Stuff on the walls and floors and...

Council tax and studio flats?

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23rd August 2023, 3 years ago | 9

Hello, a landlord owns a house which has been converted into 4 flats – 3 studios and a 2 bedroom...

To light or not to light a communal entrance?

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24th August 2023, 3 years ago | 8

Hi, My Fire Risk Assessment and myself have a difference of opinion on whether emergency lighting is required in the...

Defendant lied in his S21 defence – what to do?

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11th September 2023, 3 years ago | 15

Hi, I have a PCOL (Possession Claim Online) claim for a failed section 21 in progress. The defendant filed his...

How to chase back the outstanding rent from tenants?

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18th September 2023, 3 years ago | 11

Hello, I have rented my house to a couple for 2 years with 2 children. The male tenant told me...

Tenant has died – Police kick the door in!

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3rd October 2023, 3 years ago | 33

Hello, I need some advice from Property118 readers. I don’t want to come across as the evil landlord here but……...

Landlords plan to sell properties amid rising costs and regulation

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12th October 2023, 3 years ago | 14

One-in-four landlords are planning to sell a property in the next 12 months as they face rising costs, tax increases...

Tenants rights following a warrant of possession?

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28th November 2023, 2 years ago | 37

Hello, the bailiffs finally evicted our very troublesome tenant on Friday after months of hassle. Our tenant had made zero...

Do I need to hand out the How to Rent leaflet?

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5th December 2023, 2 years ago | 22

Hello, I have provided the How to Rent literature to my tenants when they moved in (and used a great...

Can I change to SPV from a trading limited co. that I no longer need?

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21st December 2023, 2 years ago | 7

I’ve got a limited company that has accumulated surplus profits over many years and zero liabilities. I am now out...

Mechanical heat recovery ventilation damp problem?

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2nd January 2024, 2 years ago | 65

Does anyone have experience with mechanical heat recovery ventilation units? I have a top floor flat with 2 bedrooms facing...